North Bend Boating Access Area
4769 Powerhouse RoadBuild the skills you'll need to safely and confidently explore local waterways! Using curriculum from the American Canoe Association, this training will cover water safety, basic paddling instruction, trip planning logistics, and equipment. Join Mission Experience Manager and paddling pro Greg Nance on a beautiful and less-traveled section of the Catawba River and gain the tools you'll need to start planning your own river excursions!
Location: For this event, we will meet at the North Bend Boating Access Area parking lot in Morganton, NC, better known as the Bridgewater Section of the Catawba. At the end of the paddle, an activity bus and trailer will be waiting to shuttle our boats and gear back to your vehicles.
Cost: Eco-Tour Tickets are $90 each. Click the button below to buy yours today!
Difficulty & Experience Level: This section has mild rapids and flat to gently flowing water, providing a perfect learning environment for the aspiring river runner. This trip is geared toward the adventurous beginner to intermediate paddler.
Other Event Information: Be sure to bring your own lunch with you, and we will pause to enjoy it along the river.
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Sat, Apr 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
North Bend Boating Access Area
4769 Powerhouse Road
We educate and advocate to protect the Catawba-Wateree River Basin’s lakes, rivers and streams for everyone who depends on and enjoys them.
Thank you for your interest and support of the Catawba Riverkeeper, a 501c3 organization.
The Catawba-Wateree River Basin encompasses 26 counties, 8900 miles of waterways, 5000 square miles of land and a 225 mile stretch of continuous river from Lake James in NC to Lake Marion in SC.
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